Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
VA MAX 8.3.4 has an authenticated remote code execution flaw in its network configuration interface. A logged-in attacker could abuse a parameter to run operating-system commands as the web server user. This is high business risk where VA MAX is internet-accessible or where low-privileged accounts are widely available.
Executive priority
Treat this as a near-term remediation item for any VA MAX 8.3.4 system. Prioritize internet-facing or broadly accessible deployments first. If the product is not present, document non-exposure and continue monitoring vendor guidance.
Technical view
CVE-2019-25671 affects VA MAX 8.3.4. The reported issue is command execution through shell metacharacter injection in the mtu_eth0 parameter handled by changeip.php. CVSS is 8.8 with network access, low complexity, low privileges, and no user interaction. The source bundle lists CWE-22, but the description aligns with command injection behavior.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running VA MAX 8.3.4, especially systems reachable over untrusted networks. Exploitation requires authentication, so stolen, default, shared, or low-privileged accounts increase practical risk. No affected versions beyond 8.3.4 are identified in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle cites ExploitDB and VulnCheck references, indicating public exploit information exists. The CVE is not listed as KEV in the provided data, so active exploitation is not confirmed here. Authentication is required, but successful exploitation could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Researcher notes
Public sources describe authenticated command execution via changeip.php and mtu_eth0. Avoid assuming unauthenticated reachability or affected versions beyond 8.3.4. Patch details are not provided in the source bundle; remediation should be based on vendor guidance or compensating controls.
Mitigation direction
- Identify any VA MAX 8.3.4 deployments in asset inventory.
- Restrict VA MAX administrative access to trusted management networks.
- Review vendor or maintainer guidance for updates or supported remediation.
- Disable or limit unnecessary accounts with access to VA MAX.
- Monitor VA MAX web access for suspicious authenticated configuration changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm product name and version on VA MAX appliances.
- Check whether VA MAX is reachable from the internet or untrusted networks.
- Review access controls for users able to reach administrative functions.
- Inspect logs for unusual authenticated requests to changeip.php.
- Verify any vendor-provided remediation has been applied.
Public sources used
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CWE-22: File access and web shell behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- ExploitDB-46348CVE reference · exploit
- VulnCheck Advisory: VA MAX 8.3.4 Remote Code Execution via changeip.phpCVE reference · third-party-advisory
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CWE details
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Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.